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Arran Master of Distilling II 12 Year Old, Palo Cortado Sherry Cask, 2019, 51.8%
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Arran Master of Distilling II 12 Year Old, Palo Cortado Sherry Cask, 2019, 51.8%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 11
Average Score
N.A
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Description

Master of Distilling II was a limited release Arran celebrating 12 years of James MacTaggart as Master Distiller. This 12-year-old single malt, crafted with 2006 casks, was finished in 100% Palo Cortado sherry casks from Jerez, Spain. This expression is limited to just 12,000 bottles and bottled at a natural cask strength of 51.8% abv.

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Scotch Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Sep 13, 2026SGD 88.63
Scotch Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Aug 9, 2026SGD 99.06
Scotch Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Jul 12, 2026SGD 79.72
Cask type
Sherry Cask
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Unpeated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
Yes
Cask origin
Jerez
Cask no.
N.A
Batch
N.A
PPM
N.A
Barley
N.A
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
James MacTaggart
Master distiller (distillation)
James MacTaggart
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
12000
Has box
Yes
Closure
Driven Cork
Presentation
Box
Series highlights
Master of Distilling II, celebrating 12 years of James MacTaggart as Master Distiller
Historical context
N.A
Special release
Limited Edition, celebrating 12 years of James MacTaggart as Master Distiller
Allocation
N.A
Nose
Bright and mouth-watering; Seville orange marmalade, peaches and mango freshness are followed by the warmth of root ginger and a waft of drying grass and gorse bushes. Also notes of wine gums, meaty nuts (cashews), vibrant plums, honey, sawdusty, nougat, fudge, nectarine, mocha, and almond oil.
Palate
Rich in chocolate orange, quince jelly and the zest of citrus fruits. The subtle tang of yeasty, buttered sourdough and a kick of rock salt come through as the Palo Cortado cask displays its influence. Also subtle black pepper, grapefruit, oranges, apple skin, vanilla, mint leaf, dried apricots, figs, and walnut skins.
Finish
Cider apples accentuate Arran house style before the warmth of ginger returns alongside a rich impression of these exceptional sherry casks. Lingering spices, shy notes of fruit, and medium in length. Some notes of honey, vanilla, and lemon zest.
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